The fleet now possesses at least two methods of spatial attack, actually three, but the Space Cage is not yet in use. Coupled with its already mature technology that allows it to travel at speeds exceeding a thousand times the speed of light, the fleet's strength has surpassed that of the Xuan Star Civilization. It is capable of fighting even if it encounters Xuan Star Civilization warships in normal space.
Don't forget that besides these, the human fleet also has two unconventional weapons: the Reversed State Armor and the Energy Ball. However, the Space Shockwave Weapon is still under improvement. Once the improvement is complete, it can be equipped on the Grim Slayer. The Grim Slayer was designed with ample space for future space weapons.
Fifty-eight years after the small spacecraft captured images of the Milky Way 300,000 years ago, academicians from the Space Science Branch Academy finally identified three points from 1.3 million anomalous spatial points that might be due to unusual behavior caused by spatial dissection. These three points are tens of thousands of light-years apart, with the closest one only 5,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy and the farthest one almost reaching the edge of the galaxy.
The academicians focused their attention on a point in the middle, which was 12,000 light-years away from the Wind Star Civilization. It is highly likely that Ninety-Seven escaped from the territory back then, wandered around, and was finally captured when he approached the Wind Star Civilization, becoming part of the Insect Race's food supply.
The academicians carefully studied the data from these three points again and confirmed that these three points were indeed the most likely. After obtaining authorization from Hu Yu, three ordinary spaceships departed from Earth Two and headed to these three suspicious locations to see if they could find any clues.
The chances of making any discoveries are slim. By doing this, the Treant Civilization is confident that other civilizations will be unaware of their existence, allowing them to live peacefully and avoid harming their people to other races. However, such a large spaceship can at least attract their attention, and both the Treant Civilization and other civilizations may want to investigate the spaceship's purpose.
If it's the Treant Civilization, that's fine. But if it's another civilization, it's good to learn something new, but it's best not to provoke them to avoid unnecessary trouble.
200 kilometers underground on Earth Two, there is a sturdy fortress. The bodies of Ninety-Seven and Zhang Yuanshan lie in this fortress. Ninety-Seven has completely lost consciousness, with only his brainwaves preserved in one of his fruits. The low temperature environment has kept Ninety-Seven intact.
In the room next to Ninety-Seven was Zhang Yuanshan. Zhang Yuanshan was not in cryogenic hibernation because his bodily functions were all normal, only his brain waves were weak. He only needed to receive nutrient infusions regularly. At first, the doctors did not dare to move Zhang Yuanshan, for fear of extinguishing his almost non-existent brain waves.
After several studies and examinations, Academician Xiao determined that as long as it was not brain stimulation, it would not have any impact on Zhang Yuanshan's condition. Therefore, Zhang Yuanshan's attending physician specially found a mechanical engineer to develop a mechanical exoskeleton. Every day, the exoskeleton would carry Zhang Yuanshan through small-range movements to prevent muscle atrophy and problems with other organs. Although organ cell replacement is now only a minor surgery, surgery should be avoided as much as possible in Zhang Yuanshan's case.
Several years later, the three spaceships arrived at the three most suspicious target points one after another. Upon arrival, the spaceships immediately detected the surrounding airspace. The spatial parameters of these three target points were indeed problematic, but that was all. The spaceships still could not determine which one was the Treant Civilization.
They began to fly in circles, hoping to attract attention in the hidden space. However, after flying for several years and circling in increasingly larger circles, there was still no reaction. Since the Treant Civilization had not developed technology, they could not use gravitational waves or electromagnetic waves to send messages over a wide area. They could only resort to this clumsy method to attract their attention.
"Leave immediately, or you will be attacked!" An electromagnetic signal carrying a dictionary was received by the spaceship.
" Academician Zeng, there's been a reply!"
"If we are not from the Treant Civilization, please reply that we are from the Human Civilization, here to find a friend civilization, and not intending to disturb them. We'd also like to inquire about their situation."
The message was replied to immediately, and a few minutes later another electromagnetic signal was received.
"We are the Carina Civilization, not your friends. This is a warning: leave immediately!"
"General, let the spaceship leave. This Carina Civilization is not something we can afford to provoke. They are highly vigilant and technologically advanced. We should avoid conflict with such a civilization."
"Hmm, this place is only 5,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy. It's very likely Small Star Sector Advanced Civilization, or even Great Star Region Civilization. We've ruled out at least one. Now we just need to look at the remaining two coordinates."
"At this rate, we don't know when we'll get a response. If they don't show up, there's nothing we can do."
What are the academicians' thoughts?
"It might be a bit risky."
"The academician stated frankly that the spaceship is tens of thousands of light-years away from us, and it wouldn't be found here unless it's Great Star Region Civilization."
"What I fear most is that it might be Great Star Region Civilization, after all, this kind of technology for cutting through space is simply too incredible."
"Academician, just tell me directly, what method did you use?"
"Release gravity bombs to disrupt space and force them out."
"That's a good idea. Let's do it. Send a spaceship carrying gravity bombs immediately. The previous ones were just empty shells."
"What if it's a Great Star Region Civilization?"
"Isn't it said that the Great Star Region Civilization are all located near the center of the galaxy?"
"Their fleet is there, but their base may not be. If I were Great Star Region Civilization, I might also relocate my base. But who knows? After all, their strength is so great that whether their base is hidden or not is no longer important."
"Academician, it's worth the risk for Zhang Yuanshan and Ninety-Seven. Even Great Star Region Civilization wouldn't bother hunting us down. Besides, Great Star Region Civilization have their own rules for not interfering in the development of Small Star Sector Civilization. I believe they won't be so petty. And since we're not using high-yield gravity bombs, there shouldn't be any problems."
"First, use the gravity bomb at the coordinates on the edge of the galaxy."
"Does the academician believe that it's more likely the location of the Treant Civilization?"
"At first, we might have been wrong, thinking that the target closer to the Wind Star Civilization was more likely. However, Ninety-Seven left his home planet a million years ago, and 900,000 years had passed between his capture by the Wind Star Civilization and his departure. 900,000 years is enough time for him to fly to any part of this galaxy. If the Treant Civilization wants to live in seclusion, I think they are very likely to choose a location on the edge of the galaxy."
"It doesn't matter, any target point is possible anyway. If one doesn't work, we can try another."
The spaceship carrying the gravity bomb took off again, heading towards the remaining two target points. It was clear that there was no need to go to the Carina Civilization again; going there would only be asking for trouble.
Years later, the gravity bomb reached its designated coordinates. A small gravity bomb floated in the air, but Hu Yu did not detonate it immediately.